Union County People Search

A Union County people search runs through El Dorado, the county seat in deep south Arkansas near the Louisiana line. Union County was set up in 1829 and grew fast in the 1920s during the famous south Arkansas oil boom. The county now has about 40,000 residents. The County Clerk holds marriage and probate files. The Circuit Clerk holds court and land files. The Sheriff posts a current jail roster. State tools cover court files, inmate data, and voter checks for any Union County people search.

Union County Clerk for People Search

The Union County Clerk is at 101 N. Washington Avenue, El Dorado, AR 71730. Call (870) 864-1910. The office holds marriage licenses, probate files, county court records, and voter rolls. Couples must apply in person with a photo ID. The license is good for 60 days from the day you sign. State law sets the rules under Arkansas Code Annotated § 9-11-201. Certified copies of a recorded marriage cost a few dollars each.

Probate files cover estates, small estate affidavits, guardianships, and adoptions. Adoption files are sealed by law. Most other files are open under the Arkansas FOIA. Anyone can ask the clerk for a copy of an estate inventory, an accounting, or a final order. Copy fees are about $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $5.00 per document.

The clerk also runs voter registration for Union County. Voter rolls are public. The list shows name, address, date of birth, and party (if claimed). Confirm a name fast at voterview.ar-nova.org.

The Union County government site above lists every county office and its services. Open it at unioncountyar.com.

Union County Circuit Court Records

The Union County Circuit Clerk is at the courthouse in El Dorado. The phone is (870) 864-1915. The clerk holds civil, criminal, domestic, and probate files for the 13th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Calhoun, Bradley, Cleveland, Drew, Lincoln, and Ashley counties. The clerk also acts as the ex officio County Recorder for deeds, mortgages, and liens.

Search Union County court files free at CourtConnect. The system covers civil, criminal, domestic, and probate dockets and shows party names, attorneys, hearing dates, and a full docket. The state Administrative Office of the Courts keeps the data current.

For paper copies, walk into the clerk in person. Copies cost about $0.50 per page. A certified copy costs $5.00 plus the per page fee. Land records run back to the 1800s. The clerk can help you trace a chain of title for a small fee. UCC-1 financing statements name a debtor and a secured party and are useful for due diligence on a person tied to a small business.

Sheriff and Jail Records

The Union County Sheriff's Office is at 250 American Road, El Dorado, AR 71730. The phone is (870) 864-2222. The sheriff books people into the county jail and posts a roster online. Arrest records, jail logs, incident reports, and active warrants are open under FOIA, with limits for ongoing cases. The sheriff also handles civil process, evictions, and patrol for the rural parts of the county and the small towns nearby.

For state inmates already moved into prison, use the Arkansas Department of Correction inmate locator. The state list shows the ADC number, the unit, the parole eligibility date, and the offense. Family or victims who want a release notice can sign up at VINElink.

Property Assessor Records

The Union County Assessor values real estate and personal property. Real estate is valued at 20% of fair market value. Personal property like cars, boats, and business gear must be assessed by May 31 each year. A 10% penalty applies after the deadline under Arkansas Statute 26-26-201. Search by owner name, parcel number, or address through the county assessor's portal. The result shows ownership, mailing address, legal description, lot size, and assessed value. The data ties a person to an address and is a key part of any Union County people search.

The assessor also handles the $600 Homestead Credit and the Property Freeze for owners 65 and older or those with a disability. Tax payment is handled by the County Collector. Tax bills run March 1 through October 15 each year.

Vital Records and Background Checks

Birth and death records for Union County come from the Arkansas Department of Health Vital Records Office at 4815 West Markham Street, Little Rock. Call (501) 661-2336. Birth records cost $12.00 for the first copy. Death records cost $10.00. Order online via VitalChek. Birth records are not public; only the named person, parents, a guardian, or a legal rep can get one.

For a state criminal background check on a Union County resident, use the Arkansas State Police system at cbc.ark.org. A name based check costs $22.00. Volunteers pay $11.00. National FBI fingerprint based checks cost $13.00. A signed release form must be on file. Mail-in checks cost $25.00 and take 7 to 10 business days.

The Arkansas State Police background check site above is the only official source of state name based criminal history for any Union County people search. Run it at cbc.ark.org.

Sex Offender Registry for Union County

The Arkansas Crime Information Center runs the public sex offender registry. Search by name, city, county, or zip at acic.org. The result shows the offender's name, photo, address, employer, vehicle, offense, and risk level. Levels run 1 (low) to 4 (sexually violent predator). The address radius search lets you see who is near a school in El Dorado, Smackover, or Strong.

Union County FOIA Requests

The Arkansas FOIA covers every Union County office. Put your request in writing. The office must respond within three business days under Arkansas Code Annotated § 25-19-105. You do not need to give a reason. Anyone can ask. Email is fine. Most offices want a name, an address, or a case number to start.

Common FOIA targets in Union County include sheriff incident reports, jail logs, county court files, building permits, and contract records. Records that touch ongoing cases, juvenile matters, or personnel investigations may be held back or redacted. Copy fees follow each office's schedule. Larger requests may need a small deposit before the office starts pulling files. The 1920s oil boom history of the area also shows up in many old probate and land files held by the clerk.

Union County Voter Lookup

Use the Voter View tool to confirm your registration and find your polling place. Run a name and date of birth search at voterview.ar-nova.org. The Union County Clerk handles new sign ups, address changes, and party changes. Voter rolls are public under Arkansas law. The Secretary of State website at sos.arkansas.gov/elections lists rules for early, absentee, and overseas voting.

Cities in Union County for People Search

El Dorado is the largest city and the county seat. Smackover, Norphlet, Strong, Junction City, Felsenthal, and Calion are smaller towns. Pick a city below to find local people search tools.

• El Dorado - county seat, oil boom history, with about 17,000 residents

Smackover, Norphlet, Strong, and Junction City do not have stand alone pages on this site because the populations are below the threshold.

Nearby Counties

If your subject moved out of Union County, run the same Arkansas people search in a nearby county. The neighbors are Columbia County, Ouachita County, Calhoun County, Bradley County, and Ashley County. Each one has its own clerk, sheriff, and assessor. Court files for these counties show up on the same statewide CourtConnect portal.